#COVID__19 #FlatteningtheCurve Isolation is a key strategy to limiting transmission. It's important we remember that the virus is in the throat & noses of people positive for the infection and this is the major source of transmission. @Fmohnigeria @FMICNigeria @FMEnvng @NCDCgov
#COVID__19 people understanding this is critical. Isolation is not just for the sick, it is for anyone positive even if having no/very mild symptoms. Bcos as long as one is positive, even while talking, the person sheds the virus & exposes others @nighealthwatch @DailyPostNGR
#COVID__19 This is also the reason why physical/spatial distancing is critical. You don't know the status of the other person. S/He may be shedding the virus, so gatherings are discouraged, was why everyone was requested to #StayHomeStaySafe @NigeriainfoFM
#COVID__19 Whenever people positive for the virus shed the virus & have contact with their secretions eg cleaning nose, hands touching mouth etc their hands also contaminate the environment & things they touch so we need hand hygiene @HouseNGR @FMEnvng
#COVID__19 So we need to also pay attention to d envt. Ensuring that frequently touched surfaces are cleaned properly. Actually getting people to wipe down the surfaces. Spraying roads are not very helpful, but cleaning appropriately those surfaces that many people touch is key.
#COVID__19 Another impt strategy - practice of respiratory hygiene. Indiscriminate spitting with clearing of throat disseminates the virus. This is habitual for some, pple need to unlearn bad & learn good habits. Risk comm needs to focus on this. @WHONigeria @EpidAlert @EpiAFRIC
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